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I Can't Draw 2020 · 48 hours

Hurtling Hermit

A 2D crab mobility game written in Lua using the LOVE2D framework.

Hurtling Hermit
#platformer#movement#love2d#lua

The Jam

The “I Can’t Draw” game jam celebrates gameplay over graphics, encouraging developers to focus on mechanics rather than art.

Our Entry

Hurtling Hermit is a 2D mobility game where you control a crab, flinging yourself through levels with momentum-based movement. Built in Lua using the LOVE2D framework, it leans into snappy controls and satisfying traversal.

Features

  • Momentum-based crab movement mechanics
  • Built in Lua with the LOVE2D framework
  • Gameplay-first design fitting the jam’s art-free ethos